Designed purposefully by PreSonus for musicians or anyone who wants to easily mix and record live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts and more! The StudioLive AR16c USB-C 18-channel hybrid mixer is lightweight, versatile, feature-rich, and packed with analog connections and digital tools, yet easy to learn and use. Mix with PreSonus’ famous Class A preamps and three-band EQ. Create multitrack recordings and fly in backing tracks with a 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB 2.0 digital audio interface (via USB-C connection).
Record and playback in stereo with the integrated SD digital recorder. Stream program music wirelessly, using onboard Bluetooth 5.0. With a wide variety of connections, two ways to record, and a simple, elegant mixing surface, the StudioLive AR16c USB-C will quickly become the heart of your live and studio sound systems.
Studio Magic
PreSonus includes the incredible Studio Magic Suite of software, a retail value of over $1,000, putting incredibly powerful creation tools and sounds at your fingertips! The 2020 Studio Magic is a major step up from the 2019 edition, and includes Ableton Live Lite, tutorials from Melodics, 6 virtual instruments, and 9 effects plug-ins in VST, AU, and AAX formats...all unlocked for use inside Studio One Artist. That means you'll have a broader assortment of spellcasting ingredients for Studio One straight out of the box!
PreSonus StudioLive AR16c USB Mixer Features
- Studio Magic software suite included (over $1,000 value)
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8 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with 60 mm level fader, pan, mute, PFL solo, highpass filter, and 3-band semi-parametric EQ (mono channels: sweepable mid band)
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2 instrument inputs, 16 balanced line inputs, and 12 balanced mic inputs with Class A microphone preamps
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1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 17/18) with RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, switchable SD/USB stereo playback, and Bluetooth 5.0 input
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2 monitor buses with dedicated channel sends, AFL solo, and balanced TRS output
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1 stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated send and return, and bypass footswitch jack
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18x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 audio recording interface (USB-C connection); record every channel plus the main mix
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2x2 SD recorder (record main mix); supports SD and HCSD formats up to 32 GB
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L/R Control Room outputs and headphone output with dedicated level controls
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Global 48V phantom power
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Rackmount kit included
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Complete recording solution: Includes Capture live-recording software and Studio One Artist DAW for Mac and Windows